1. Mitsis Rodos Maris Resort & Spa
Where: Kiotari, Rhodes
A quiet hotel situated right on the Blue Flag awarded beach, you’ll have instant access to those crystal-clear waters. It’s a great spot for snorkelling, glass-bottom boat rides, windsurfing and catching the ferry for a day trip to Lindos.
Best for: Families
Star rating: 5 stars
Facilities: 6 eateries including: gyros corner, woodfired pizza on the beach and creperie with waffles • 3 seawater swimming pools • Water slides for tots, kids and adults • Poolside • Cafe • 4 bars • Nightly entertainment • Outdoor gym • Kids’ club • Games room • Playground • Spa • 2 tennis courts • Beach volleyball • Scuba diving lessons with charge • Darts • Table tennis • Water polo • Water sport centre • Weekly Greek night with a live music
Location highlights: Next to the beach • 30 min bus ride to Lindos • 1 hour drive from Rhodes airport
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2. Radisson Blu Beach Resort Milatos
Where: Milatos, Crete
A luxurious 5 star showstopper! Surrounded by turquoise waters, white sand and five glistening pools. And then there’s the chic Minoan-style rooms, divine wellness spa, adults-only chill-out zone and fine dining experience (designed by Michelin chef Yves Mattagne). Switzswoo!
Best for: Luxury
Star rating: 5 stars
Facilities: 6 eateries • 5 swimming pools • Water slides for kids • Plush sunbeds • BBQ (open from June) • 6 bars • Nightly entertainment • Gym • Kids’ club • Beach volleyball • Playground • Spa • Tennis • Adult-only chill out zone • Basketball • Table tennis • Yoga • Water sports
Location highlights: Next to the beach • 51km to Knossos Palace • 3.5km to Sissi • 7.2km to Milatos Cave • 41km to Lassithi Plateau • 27km to Acqua Plus Water Park • 42 min drive from Heraklion airport
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3. Corfu Holiday Palace Hotel
Where: Kanoni, Corfu
Peaceful ocean-view hotel nestled amongst cypresses, lush pine and manicured lawns - all with direct vistas over the famous Mouse Island. Watch the ships sail past, explore the sleepy village of Kassiopi or step onto the jetty to spot Vlacherna Monastery.
Best for: Relaxation & sightseeing
Star rating: 5 stars
Facilities: 3 eateries • Outdoor and indoor pool • Ocean views • Manicured grounds • 3 bars • Nightly entertainment • Gym • Playground • Spa • Tennis • Turkish bath • Table tennis • Yoga • Water sports • Diving centre
Location highlights: Private beach • 10 min bus to Corfu Town • 1.9 km from Mon Repos Palace • 3.3 km from Archaeological Museum • 3.3 km from Archaeological Museum • 10 min drive to airport
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4. Mitsis Blue Domes Exclusive
Where: Kardamena, Kos
A beachfront beauty with swim-up rooms, 10 sprawling outdoor pools and waterslides aplenty - it’s a paradise for water babies (big and small). This whitewashed Greek stunner also boasts a whopping 11 places to eat, serving up the likes of fresh sashimi and mouth-watering souvlaki.
Best for: All Inclusive
Star rating: 5 stars
Facilities: 11 eateries • Gyros stand • Healthy corner with smoothies • 10 outdoor swimming pools • Ocean views • 6 bars • Nightly entertainment • Karaoke nights • Fitness classes • Gym • Spa • Tennis • Turkish bath • Table tennis • Yoga • Water sports • Bouncy castle • Water slides • Painting room • Cinema • Playground • Kids’ club
Location highlights: Private beach • 6km to the lively town of Kardamena • 27km to Kos Old Town • 20 min drive to Kos airport
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5. The Ixian Grand & All Suites
Where: Ixia, Rhodes
Wake up to toe-sinking sands, a trio of swimming pools, a Jacuzzi corner and a sumptuous spa. This adults-only hotel is all about R&R. Even the most standard rooms are deluxe, with plush king-size beds, cosy bathrobes and slippers.
Best for: Adults only (18+)
Star rating: 5 stars
Facilities: 4 eateries • Snack bar with gyros • 3 outdoor swimming pools • Ocean views • 2 bars • DJs • Dance shows • Live music • Karaoke nights • Fitness classes • Gym • Spa • Tennis • Turkish bath • Table tennis • Games rooms • Yoga • Water sports
Location highlights: Private beach • 22 min drive to Anthony Quinn Bay and 30 min drive to Ancient Kamiros • 20 min drive to Rhodes Town • 20 min drive to Rhodes airport
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About the author
A thrill-seeking globetrotter, Lydia is passionate about trying out new experiences. From rushing down the slopes of Savoie to quad biking over the dunes in Cape Verde, she wants to help holidaymakers get the most out of their next adventure.